Director - Residential Valuation (Investment & Development)
A leading real estate advisory firm is seeking a Director to join its London-based Residential Valuation team, focusing on residential investment and development valuations. This role supports a variety of purposes including secured lending, internal accounting, and tax reporting.
The team is highly regarded and consistently busy, requiring a skilled and experienced valuer who can take ownership of complex, high-value instructions. A strong understanding of Argus Developer and discounted cash flow (DCF) methodology is essential.
As a senior member of the team, you will lead on valuations, manage instructions, and contribute to business development. You'll work with a diverse client base including lenders, developers, and private individuals, and play a key role in maintaining and growing client relationships.
This opportunity is ideal for someone with a deep understanding of the residential market and valuation methodologies across a range of asset types. The successful candidate will be independent, analytical, and detail-oriented, with excellent communication and report-writing skills.
Location: Central London (with flexible and hybrid working options). Some travel within London will be required for inspections and client meetings.
Key Requirements:
* MRICS qualified with a minimum of 6+ years' post-qualification experience
* RICS Registered Valuer
* Strong experience in valuing residential assets using comparison, residual, and investment capitalisation approaches
* Proficient in MS Excel and financial modelling
* Confident in building and using Excel cashflows and Argus Developer
* Excellent written English and report-writing skills
* Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships
* Experience mentoring junior colleagues and reviewing their work
* Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
* Deep understanding of valuation instruction processes and contract management
* Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and a collaborative team player
* Full UK driving licence